India’s Agricultural Exports on the Rise
Context & Background Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy , Agriculture) Current Performance Key Drivers of Growth Trade Composition Global Market Dynamics Domestic Factors Affecting Exports Trade Surplus Trends Risks Ahead Strategic Implications for India
Is the Indian economy perfectly balanced?
“Goldilocks Economy” Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy) India’s “Mini-Goldilocks Moment” – Official & Market View Hidden Fault Lines – Why the Label is Misleading A. Inflation – Headline vs. Reality B. Real Wages vs. Nominal Wages C. Income Inequality D. Fiscal Constraints Macro Picture – Beyond the Headline Core Takeaway
Why is Hong Kong regulating and licensing stablecoins
Background: What are Stablecoins? Relevance : GS 3( Economy ) Hong Kong’s Stablecoin Ordinance (Effective August 1, 2025) Prohibitions: Mandatory Licensing Requirements: Why Regulation is Necessary: Data & Global Trends Metric Value Global stablecoin circulation (2025) $250+ billion USDT supply (as of July 2025) 163.75 billion USDT Stablecoin Rank USDT: 4th largest cryptocurrency by market cap […]
Boost the capacity of legal aid systems
Context Legal Services Institutions, under the Legal Services Authorities Act, 1987, aim to provide free legal aid to ~80% of India’s population, but reach remains modest — only 15.5 lakh people benefited between April 2023 and March 2024 (a 28% increase from the previous year). Relevance : GS 2(Judiciary – Reforms) Infrastructure Funding Constraints Per Capita Legal Aid Spending (2022–23) Shrinking […]
Govt. Cracks Down on Dumping and Import Surges
Context To protect domestic industry from unfair trade practices, the Indian government has intensified scrutiny of import surges and dumping. Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy- Anti Dumping , Import, Export) Key Developments Static Concepts: Anti-Dumping & Import Surge Why It Matters? Anti-Dumping: Basics Anti-Dumping in India Objectives
The changing landscape of employment
Core Insight: India’s demographic dividend risks turning into a disaster as lakhs of graduates enter the job market without being job-ready, amidst rising automation and a shrinking formal job base. Relevance : GS-3 (Indian Economy) – Issues related to employment, skill development, and job market reforms. Alarming Statistics Indicator Data Youth Share in Unemployment 83% of unemployed are […]
India’s Inequality Debate: 10 Critical Analytical Insights
Inequality and the Gini Debate Relevance : GS 3(Indian Economy ,Inequality , Gini Co-efficient) Claim vs Reality: Gini Index Interpretation Income Inequality is Rising Sharply Wealth Inequality is Even More Stark Limitations of Consumption-Based Gini Survey Quality Issues Distort Findings India’s Claim Omits Income/Wealth Data Taxation System Does Not Correct Inequality Bigger Picture Missed: Structural Inequality […]
How can cat bonds plan for a natural disaster?
What are Cat Bonds? Relevance : GS 3(Economy, Disaster Management, and Environment ) How Do Cat Bonds Work? Component Role Sponsor Sovereign/state (e.g., India) – pays premium and defines risk scope Issuer Intermediary agency (e.g., World Bank) – issues bonds to investors Investor Pension funds, hedge funds, family offices – provide upfront funds Trigger Event If […]
Inflation falls but not unemployment
Relevance: GS 3(Indian Economy) Growth and Employment Link Agriculture’s Role in Lowering Inflation Limits of Monetary Policy Econometric Evidence Expectations & Central Bank Credibility Conclusion: Rethinking Macroeconomic Assessment
Expansionary policies in a slowing economy
Context:India is currently pursuing both expansionary fiscal and monetary policies to boost growth amid signs of slowing demand and rising unemployment. While inflation is low, questions arise about coordination and long-term sustainability of this approach. Relevance: GS 3 ( Indian Economy, Monetary & Fiscal Policy, Growth & Inflation) Conclusion: